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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.30, 23,867.99 and 10,580.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.30, 23,867.99 and 10,580.81 is: 14,601.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.30 : 23,867.99 = 10,580.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.30/23,867.99 = 10,580.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.30x = 23,867.99 × 10,580.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.30x = 252,542,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,542,574.38/17,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.80

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